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The capital of cricket

By Jonah Keri
Special to Page 2

Thursday, September 28, 2006

PHILADELPHIA -- Few cities can match the sporting history found in Philadelphia. From the Broad Street-bullying Flyers to Phillies greats Robin Roberts, Richie Ashburn and Mike Schmidt, from Dr. J's great Sixers teams to the Big 5 frenzy that is Philly college basketball, this city loves its sports. Many people argue that Philly is a football town. Tailgating at the Linc, yelling at the squawk jocks on WIP or simply pleading to the heavens -- this city lives and dies with the Eagles. Want colle ...

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